On a tip-off, the lawmen launched the operation in Tor Khawar area of Safi Tehsil near Pak-Afghan border in Mohmand Agency. The sources said the suspected militants opened fire on the security forces compelling them to retaliate.

The deceased are Haq Nawaz and Mohsin. Nawaz is stated to be commander. The FC also recovered rocket launchers, Kalashnikov rifles, ammunition and explosives from the hideouts of the militants.

The bodies were shifted to Agency Headquarters Hospital, Ghalanai, where they were buried, according to locals.